How far is Bossier City, LA from New Sarpy, LA?

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to New Sarpy, LA is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.84 mi
05h 46m
Flight
264.03 mi
424.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.03 mi
Kilometers
424.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.84 mi
Kilometers
498.64 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Sarpy
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-15T13:25
Arrive New Sarpy
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bossier City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
155 mi
02h 53m
To New Sarpy
154.9 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and New Sarpy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and New Sarpy.

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Belle Terre Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · West Airline Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Apple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Apple Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Troxclair Lane

    724 ft · 32 sec · Troxclair Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Troxclair Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and New Sarpy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 60%
I 10 East
54.1 mi · 17%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 17%
West Airline Highway
6.97 mi · 2%
Belle Terre Boulevard
2.17 mi · 1%
River Road
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
264 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
02h 53m from Bossier City
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near New Sarpy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to New Sarpy?

The road trip is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Bossier City and 154.9 miles from New Sarpy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 264 miles (424.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near New Sarpy.

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheneyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheneyville.

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and New Sarpy. Straight-line distance: 264.03 mi (424.92 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
New Sarpy

#2 New Sarpy

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,464
Coordinates29.9781700, -90.3896300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: New Sarpy (-90.38963, 29.97817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.93 gal
41.39 L · about $41.39
Round trip
$82.78
21.86 gal · 82.78 L
Estimated CO2
97.1 kg one way
Round trip: 194.3 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.39 $82.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.55 $93.10
Premium $4.63 $50.55 $101.10
Diesel $5.42 $59.19 $118.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and New Sarpy. The current time is 13:25:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.